Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 205 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Two clauses, equal partners): Check for two main clauses: “The test was hard” and “Zoya got full marks” could each be a sentence on its own. Choose the joining word by meaning: and adds a similar fact, but / yet show a contrast or surprise, or gives a warning or a choice, so shows a result. Put a comma before it. Or join two closely linked main clauses with a semicolon: The bell rang; the children ran out. A comma alone cannot join them.

1. 1.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) Rohan finished his homework and went to bed. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
2. 2.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
3. 3.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The match ended everyone went home. (b) The match ended, everyone went home. (c) The match ended; everyone went home.
4. 4.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “Our team practised hard. We won the cup.” (a) Our team practised hard, but we won the cup. (b) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (c) Our team practised hard, or we won the cup.
5. 5.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
6. 6.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The bell rang; the children ran out. (b) The bell rang, the children ran out. (c) The bell rang the children ran out.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (b) The plant will grow if it gets sunlight. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) The monkeys stole bananas from the cart.
8. 8.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My cousin plays the tabla at weddings. (b) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) The shop was closed, so we went home.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “The milk was sour, ___ Mum threw it away.” (a) so (b) or (c) but
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too.
11. 11.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The mango was green. It was very sweet.” (a) The mango was green, yet it was very sweet. (b) The mango was green, or it was very sweet. (c) The mango was green, so it was very sweet.
12. 12.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I like mangoes. My sister likes them too.” (a) I like mangoes, or my sister likes them too. (b) I like mangoes, and my sister likes them too. (c) I like mangoes, yet my sister likes them too.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (d) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate.
14. 14.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Imran wore a cap, ___ his brother wore one too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kavya can swim. Her brother can swim too.” (a) Kavya can swim, yet her brother can swim too. (b) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (c) Kavya can swim, or her brother can swim too.
16. 16.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Our cat is lazy, it sleeps all day. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our cat is lazy it sleeps all day.
17. 17.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It was late the shops were closed. (b) It was late, the shops were closed. (c) It was late; the shops were closed.
18. 18.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The road was wet, ___ Dad drove slowly.” (a) but (b) or (c) so
19. 19.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
20. 20.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The box was small, ___ it was very heavy.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
21. 21.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Dad was busy, Mum cooked dinner. (b) Dad was busy; Mum cooked dinner. (c) Dad was busy Mum cooked dinner.
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir ran fast. He missed the train.” (a) Kabir ran fast, so he missed the train. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Kabir ran fast, or he missed the train.
23. 23.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (b) Our neighbours grow tomatoes on their roof. (c) I have a friend who lives in Goa. (d) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks.
24. 24.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) Although the test was hard, Zoya got full marks. (c) The soup looked plain, but it tasted great. (d) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds.
25. 25.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Kabir must run fast. He will lose the race.” (a) Kabir must run fast, or he will lose the race. (b) Kabir must run fast, so he will lose the race. (c) Kabir must run fast, and he will lose the race.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Nisha was nervous. She sang beautifully.” (a) Nisha was nervous, or she sang beautifully. (b) Nisha was nervous, so she sang beautifully. (c) Nisha was nervous, yet she sang beautifully.
27. 27.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Farhan had a fever, ___ he came to the match.” (a) yet (b) or (c) so
28. 28.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
29. 29.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (b) A cool breeze blew across the lake. (c) We must leave now, or we will miss the train. (d) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) It was late; the shops were closed. (b) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (c) We stayed indoors because it was raining. (d) Simran won the first prize in the quiz.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) I know that the earth is round. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (d) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, but I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, or I drank some water.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The peacock spread its colourful feathers. (b) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (c) The mango was sweet although it looked green. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework. (c) The milk was sour, so Mum threw it away. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
35. 35.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend. (b) Because the road was blocked, the bus went another way. (c) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands. (d) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day.
36. 36.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The baker sold fresh bread to Imran. (b) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (c) It has rained every day since we came to Shimla. (d) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Farhan had a fever. He came to the match.” (a) Farhan had a fever, yet he came to the match. (b) Farhan had a fever, so he came to the match. (c) Farhan had a fever, or he came to the match.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya can swim, and her brother can swim too. (b) When the rain stopped, we went out to play. (c) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (d) The baby laughed at the clown and clapped her hands.
40. 40.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (b) The children flew kites on the terrace. (c) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (d) Although the sky was cloudy, it did not rain.

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